In a significant crackdown on international fraud, the Federal Police arrested an Iranian couple in São Paulo for orchestrating a 'profit in dollars' scam in Turkey, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat financial crimes with international ramifications.¹ Meanwhile, in João Pessoa, the first lady, Lauremília Lucena, was detained by the Federal Police for her involvement in violent voter coercion and criminal organization, although the justice system has since ordered her release.² In another legal development, the justice system revoked the imprisonment of 219 out of 242 football fans arrested during a violent clash, though they are still banned from attending stadiums.³

Turning to the north, the Civil Police of Acre executed arrest warrants against individuals suspected of murdering Rodrigo Ribeiro in Cruzeiro do Sul, with collaboration from specialized capture units from Rio Branco.⁴ The Supreme Federal Court (STF) has also been active, overturning the censorship of scientists who debunked a controversial claim that diabetes is caused by worms.⁵ Moreover, the STF ordered an investigation into allegations of moral and sexual harassment against former Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida, with testimony from current Minister of Racial Equality, Anielle Franco.⁶

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